Is it best to apply on the very first date, September 9th?
I know it's better to apply earlier for Unis such as UCL, LSE...and so on.
(By the way UCL is my first choice.) When are you planning to apply?
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You'll be fine as long as you apply before the deadline. Remember that if you're applying for Oxbridge the deadline is in October. Otherwise, it's in January. I personally sent of my application on October 9th and was actually the first person at my sixth form to send it off. So don't rush to send it off -send it off when you're ready! I got my first offer on October 26th, and UCL gave me an offer on the 9th of November (after an interview a few days before). So obviously, some universities start giving out offers early, but you won't be disadvantaged provided you apply before the deadline! Good luck with your application
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- 27-08-2016 20:48
(Original post by Shikinjyo)
Is it best to apply on the very first date, September 9th?
I know it's better to apply earlier for Unis such as UCL, LSE...and so on.
(By the way UCL is my first choice.) When are you planning to apply?
Because i will be sitting my whole A levels in June next year and i probably wont get my official certificate by the deadline in October
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The above poster is correct, don't rush with your application. Wait until you know it's perfect & take all the time you need! Granted that it's in before the deadline in January of course!
I'm by no means an Oxbridge applicant but Ive already started mine, all I need to do now is draft my PS more, wait for my school reference & send it off! I don't want my UCAS application to add on to the volume A2 work from September onwards, so I'm getting mine done early. -
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(Original post by Idunno99)
I have a question that is related to this. Can i apply to universities in October ( especially Oxford)without my official A level certificate?
Because i will be sitting my whole A levels in June next year and i probably wont get my official certificate by the deadline in October
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- 28-08-2016 07:55
(Original post by Shikinjyo)
Is it best to apply on the very first date, September 9th?
I know it's better to apply earlier for Unis such as UCL, LSE...and so on.
(By the way UCL is my first choice.) When are you planning to apply?
*except for Medicine or Oxbridge when the deadline is 15th October for those courses/universities.
It's better to apply when your application is ready and you are sure you have chosen the right combination of universities/courses and your PS & reference, etc are as good as possible. No point (and no advantage) in rushing it. -
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- 28-08-2016 07:57
(Original post by Idunno99)
I have a question that is related to this. Can i apply to universities in October ( especially Oxford)without my official A level certificate?
Because i will be sitting my whole A levels in June next year and i probably wont get my official certificate by the deadline in October
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- 28-08-2016 14:41
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Yes, you don't need to have completed your A-levels before applying. Most candidates apply with predicted grades. Your referee provides those predicted grades to UCAS on your form.
I am self studying them (Both AS and A2)and will take them as a private candidate
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(Original post by t.thompson22)
I believe so, yes. Just note the importance of the deadline for Oxbridge which is October 15th. For A Levels you are currently sitting but have not at preset received a grade, you select 'grade pending' on your UCAS application form.
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I'm applying on the oxbridge deadline or mayb the week after even though I'm not applying to oxbridge I want to get it out the way so I can focus on year 13 or any interviews
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- 28-08-2016 14:49
(Original post by Idunno99)
But i dont have a referee
I am self studying them (Both AS and A2)and will take them as a private candidate
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https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergradu...uate-reference
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- 28-08-2016 15:11
[QUOTE=jneill;67263764]You will still need to find a referee.
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergradu...uate-reference
Who do you think could or should be my referee?
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[QUOTE=Idunno99;67264074]
(Original post by jneill)
You will still need to find a referee.
https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergradu...uate-reference
Who do you think could or should be my referee?
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For a private candidate it should be someone who knows you but is not in your family
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- 28-08-2016 15:45
[QUOTE=jneill;67264244]
(Original post by Idunno99)
There are suggestions on the link I gave.
For a private candidate it should be someone who knows you but is not in your family
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